Updated
Updated · Behind The Steel Curtain · Aug 15
Steelers Sell Out Drew Allar No. 16 Jerseys After 153-Yard, 3-TD Preseason Debut
Updated
Updated · Behind The Steel Curtain · Aug 15

Steelers Sell Out Drew Allar No. 16 Jerseys After 153-Yard, 3-TD Preseason Debut

3 articles · Updated · Behind The Steel Curtain · Aug 15

Summary

  • Pittsburgh’s Pro Shop sold out of rookie quarterback Drew Allar’s No. 16 jerseys within hours of the Steelers’ preseason opener against Green Bay.
  • Allar drove the offense to touchdowns on all three series he played, completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score.
  • That two-quarter showing quickly turned the rookie into a fan favorite and intensified attention on his potential under coach Mike McCarthy.
  • The surge matters because Pittsburgh is still looking for a long-term answer at quarterback, and Allar’s first preseason outing immediately strengthened his case.

Insights

Could Drew Allar's explosive 2026 preseason debut accelerate his timeline to replace Aaron Rodgers as Pittsburgh's franchise quarterback?
With Allar stealing the spotlight, will veteran Mason Rudolph become the odd man out in the Steelers' crowded quarterback room?
Does a dazzling preseason performance mask the Steelers' glaring offensive line struggles and penalty issues under Mike McCarthy?